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Maine Hazardous Waste Storage Requirements

The design of a hazardous waste storage area is intended to ensure that, in the case of a spill, waste stays in the storage area.

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Maine Biohazardous Waste: Guidelines & Recommendations

Hospitals in the United States produce over 5.9 million tons of medical waste annually. This doesn’t include medical waste from other healthcare facilities like family doctors’ offices, pharmacies, and dental offices. Of that 5.

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Hazmat Packing Groups: Understanding Degrees of Danger

Shipping hazardous materials requires careful attention to safety, legal requirements, and proper documentation. The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and international agencies categorize hazardous materials into Packing Groups (PGs) based on the le…

Surviving a DEP Audit

Preparing for an audit by your state’s Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) or the U.S Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) may seem daunting.

Chemicals in Schools: Hygiene, Management & Disposal

Chemistry and other science programs in schools can be inherently dangerous if not managed properly. The U.S. Department of Education and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) have a variety of regulations in place for chemicals in schools to protect y…

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Writing an Effective Chemical Hygiene Plan

All schools with small-scale, non-production laboratories where small experiments occur must develop a chemical hygiene plan (CHP).